What is a Co-op?

A group of individuals who share similar problems and goals is looking for a solution.
These individuals pull from their resources to increase their buying power.
A board of directors is appointed to develop and administer systems in its member's best interests.
Farmers can now trust that they can purchase what they need when they need it.
As the co-op profits from sales, the growers receive patronage at the end of the year on products they needed to purchase anyway.
Other profits are put into a revolving fund, supporting future growth that ensures the co-op continues to prosper for the community and for generations to come.

Bleyhl Co-op Membership

In 1964, 237 farmers each pitched in $1 to form Bleyhl Co-op because they saw the benefit of farmer-ownership and democratic control of their farm supplies and services. Bleyhl is governed by an eight-member board of directors that represent farms across the valley and Washington state at-large. The board members have a personal stake in seeing that the business meets its goal of helping members succeed. A percentage of annual profit is distributed back to members on a patronage basis. Over $18 million has been returned to our members since 1964. Our goal as a cooperative is to help our members achieve long-term prosperity and a better quality of life. Each member has one vote, regardless of the size of their farm. Bleyhl generates local jobs, and since the owner-members are local farmers, we won't pick up and move to a more profitable region during hard times. We are a part of your community.

Apply for Membership

To apply for membership, you need to apply for a Bleyhl credit account and be an active farm producer in the state of Washington. To apply, fill out the membership application and a W-9 (for reporting dividend earnings). You may return the forms to:

Bleyhl Co-op, Attn: Heather Hadsel, 940 E. Wine Country Rd., Ste. A, Grandview, WA 98930
heather.hadsel@bleyhl.coop
Fax (509) 882-4208

To maintain your membership with Bleyhl Co-op, you must be actively farming and make a purchase each year. As a member of Bleyhl Co-op, you are eligible for a fleet discount. Contact us for details!

Sometimes circumstances change and partnerships split or a member passes away. The bylaws dictate how equity is to be transfered after these events. Please contact us and we can help you out with the necessary paperwork.